Synopsis: Captain Sisko learns that the minefield outside the wormhole will be destroyed and takes the fleet to Deep Space Nine to try to stop it. This episode can be seen as an illustration of how eventually the Logos-driven rational conscious ego will be unable to stop bits of material from the Eros-driven irrational unconscious… Continue reading Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 5; “Favor the Bold”
Author: Myth Maggie
My name is Margaret Ann Mendenhall, PhD - aka Myth Maggie.
I am a Mythological Scholar and a student of Depth and Archetypal Psychology. I am watching an episode or film from the Star Trek multiverse every day* and blogging about it from a mythological and depth psychological perspective, going back to The Original Series. If you love Star Trek or it has meaning for you, I invite you to join the voyage.
* Monday through Friday, excluding holidays
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 4: “Behind the Lines”
Synopsis: Captain Sisko experiences a much needed victory in the war on one front, while there is a set-back for Starfleet allies on Deep Space Nine. This episode can be seen as an illustration of the tension and ongoing balancing of energy between the Logos-driven rational conscious ego and the Eros-driven irrational unconscious. In “Behind… Continue reading Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 4: “Behind the Lines”
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 3: “Sons and Daughters”
Synopsis: On a Klingon warbird Lt. Commander Worf is confronted by his son, while on Deep Space Nine Gul Dukat’s daughter returns. This episode can be seen as an illustration of the concept from archetypal psychology about how the Senex archetype of the wise old man relates to that of the Puer or Puella archetype… Continue reading Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 3: “Sons and Daughters”
Star Trek: Voyager – Season 4, Episode 6: “The Raven”
Synopsis: Seven of Nine experiences past visions of being assimilated by the Borg. This episode can be seen as an illustration of how the Logos-driven rational conscious ego may become aware of bits of material from the Eros-driven irrational unconscious, through what Carl (C. G.) Jung would call a feeling toned complex. In “The Raven”… Continue reading Star Trek: Voyager – Season 4, Episode 6: “The Raven”
Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 2: “Rocks and Shoals”
Synopsis: Captain Sisko’s chip crash lands on a planet, as does a Jem’Hadar vessel, while on Deep Space Nine Major Kira tries to adjust to the new situation. I had a real difficulty with this this episode, perhaps reflecting my own complexes, but eventually I came to think that it can be seen as an… Continue reading Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 2: “Rocks and Shoals”
Star Trek: Voyager – Season 4, Episode 5: “Revulsion”
Synopsis: Lt. Torres and The Doctor respond to a distress signal from an alien vessel’s HD-25 isomorphic projection. This episode can be seen as an illustration of Carl (C. G.) Jung’s concept of projection, one way the conscious ego becomes aware of bits of unconscious material. In “Revulsion” Voyager receives a distress signal from an… Continue reading Star Trek: Voyager – Season 4, Episode 5: “Revulsion”
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 1: “A Time to Stand”
Synopsis: Several months after Deep Space Nine was evacuated, things are not going well for the Federation. This episode can be seen as an illustration of what can happen when the Logos-driven rational conscious ego conflicts with the Eros-driven irrational unconscious. In “A Time to Stand” several months have passed since Captain Benjamin Sisko ordered… Continue reading Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 1: “A Time to Stand”
Star Trek: Voyager – Season 4, Episode 4: “Nemesis”
Synopsis: Commander Chakotay’s shuttlecraft is shot down and he is captured by one of two warring factions on the planet he was surveying. This episode can be seen as an illustration of what happens when the Logos-driven rational conscious ego identifies too long with the archetypal power of the Eros-driven irrational unconscious. In “Nemesis” Commander… Continue reading Star Trek: Voyager – Season 4, Episode 4: “Nemesis”
Star Trek: Voyager – Season 4, Episode 3: “Day of Honor”
Synopsis: The Klingon Day of Honor causes Lt. Torres to confront some inner truths. This episode can be seen as an illustration of several depth psychological themes, but the one I will focus on here comes from James Hillman’s acorn theory, the idea that just as an acorn has all it needs inside to become… Continue reading Star Trek: Voyager – Season 4, Episode 3: “Day of Honor”
Star Trek: Voyager – Season 4, Episode 2: “The Gift”
Synopsis: Seven of Nine and Kes are both having to adapt to new situations. This episode can be seen as an illustration of two concepts from the analytical psychology of Carl (C. G.) Jung, inflation and deflation. Both are ways in which the Logos-driven rational conscious ego may react when it come in contact with… Continue reading Star Trek: Voyager – Season 4, Episode 2: “The Gift”
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